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Tia Hamilton, owner of DiGi Business Center in Baltimore, has been burglarized three times in eight months by the same individual. The incidents started with a cash register theft and escalated to more destructive actions. Despite surveillance, the police have yet to identify the thief. Hamilton emphasizes the emotional toll on her and the importance of community support in combating crime.
Baltimore business owner Tia Hamilton is facing the troubling reality of having been burglarized three times within the span of eight months, all attributed to the same thief. The incidents, which have escalated from a cash register theft to more destructive behavior, have left Hamilton frustrated and concerned for her business, DiGi Business Center, located on Greenmount Avenue.
The first burglary occurred on February 6, when the thief accessed the business through a back alley window. This break-in resulted in the theft of the cash register along with all the cash inside it. Hamilton carefully observed how the thief gained entry, noting the method of entry as a key aspect of her concern.
Following the initial incident, a second burglary transpired on September 30. Once again, the same method was used; the thief stole another cash register by entering through the back alley window. By this point, Hamilton had recognized a pattern in the burglar’s method of operation, strongly suggesting it was the same individual responsible for both incidents.
The frequency of these break-ins reached a new level on October 2, when the thief returned for a third time. This latest incident involved the destruction of prepared shipment packages, as the burglar was unable to access the safe. Hamilton is convinced that the same thief is behind all three burglaries, as they share identical traits and techniques.
Despite the presence of surveillance cameras at her business, Hamilton does not have an alarm system, leaving her particularly vulnerable. The back alley window from which the burglar accesses the store has bars, which would require the thief to be slender enough to fit through. Hamilton has since adapted her cash management approach by storing all money in a safe, rendering her previous cash registers useless to the perpetrator.
In light of the situation, Hamilton has expressed her feelings of violation and distress. She emphasizes her strong ties to the community and the services her business provides. This series of burglaries not only impacts her business financially but also challenges the sense of safety she once felt as a business owner.
Baltimore City Police are actively investigating the burglaries; however, they have not identified any suspects as the burglar wore gloves and a face covering during the incidents, making them difficult to trace. The police are appealing to the public for assistance in gathering any information that may lead to the capture of the perpetrator.
As the investigation continues, Hamilton is hopeful that greater community awareness could help in bringing the burglar to justice. She stresses the importance of community support and encourages anyone with information to come forward to help protect local businesses.
This unfortunate series of events serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities small business owners face and highlights the importance of heightened community safety measures and resources in spurring crime prevention.
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